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limit · restrict · boundary · to the extent of
N3
On: げんKun: かぎる、かぎり

Memory Aid

'GEN' — like 'GENerally, there's a LIMIT to how much I can do.'

Vocabulary

制限せいげんrestriction, limitation
限界げんかいlimit, boundary (to one's ability/endurance)
〜に限るにかぎるto be limited to; to be best for
有限ゆうげんfinite, limited
時間制限じかんせいげんtime limit

Example Sentences

高速道路には速度制限があります。

There is a speed limit on the highway.

運動は毎日30分に限ります。

Exercise is limited to 30 minutes every day.

この割引は今日限りです。

This discount is only for today.

彼は自分の限界に挑戦しています。

He is challenging his own limits.

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